Postcode WN6 8JZ is located in a major urban area, within the Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Beech Hill area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Beech Hill is £39,795 per year. The nearest station is Gathurst located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Beech Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Beech Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Beech Hill is £39,795 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN6 8JZ.
Beech Hill near WN6 8JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gathurst located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,750 up to £630,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £318,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £122,998 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor
In the WN6 8JZ postcode area, located within Beech Hill, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN6 8JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 296B Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7TD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7NR | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.